Lanercost is a village in the northern part of Cumbria, England. The settlement is in the civil parish of Burtholme, in the City of Carlisle local government district. Lanercost is known for the presence of Lanercost Priory[1] and its proximity to Hadrian's Wall.
| Lanercost | |
|---|---|
 Lanercost | |
  Lanercost Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria  Lanercost Location within Cumbria | |
| OS grid reference | NY533638 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRAMPTON |
| Postcode district | CA8 |
| Dialling code | 016977 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
History
Lanercost Priory was founded in 1165[2] as an Augustinian house of Canons.
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